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History Happy Hour: Will Jawando and My Seven Black Fathers

Mar 24

History Happy Hour: Will Jawando and My Seven Black Fathers

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

Will Jawando tells a deeply affirmative story of hope and respect for men of color at a time when Black men are routinely stigmatized. As a boy...

The Manhattan Transfer

Presented by Strathmore

Mar 24

The Manhattan Transfer

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Ten-time Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer is hitting the road for the final time. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary,...

Author Meet & Book Signing Event for “Akata: The Saga of an American Girl Finding Her Roots”

Presented by Arts on the Block

Mar 25

Author Meet & Book Signing Event for “Akata: The Saga of an American Girl Finding Her Roots”

Presented by Arts on the Block at AOB Silver Spring Studio

Continuing support throughout the lives of creatives in Montgomery County, AOB will host a meet and greet, reading, and book signing event with the...

CityDance Presents: The Noble Mind Chronicles of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

Presented by CityDance Conservatory

Mar 25

CityDance Presents: The Noble Mind Chronicles of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

Presented by CityDance Conservatory at CityDance School and Conservatory at Strathmore

CityDance proudly presents The Noble Mind: Chronicles of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah MFA thesis dance performance project by Adjetey Klufio. The...

BSO Presents Angel Blue and Rachmaninoff 2

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Mar 25

BSO Presents Angel Blue and Rachmaninoff 2

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

Fresh off her role in the celebrated Metropolitan Opera production of Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, the Baltimore Symphony...

SFJAZZ Collective: New Works and Reimagined Classics

Presented by Strathmore

Mar 26

SFJAZZ Collective: New Works and Reimagined Classics

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

An all-star ensemble comprising the finest performer/composers at work in jazz today, the SFJAZZ Collective was conceived by the internationally...

Impossible to Translate, but I’ll Try: True-Life Israeli Stories

Presented by Arts Barn

Apr 01

Impossible to Translate, but I’ll Try: True-Life Israeli Stories

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Born & raised in Israel, Noa Baum was an actress at Jerusalem Khan Theater, studied with Uta Hagen in NYC, & holds an M.A. from NYU. Noa offers a...

Celebrating African Rhythms through Dance & Song at Oakley Cabin

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 08

Celebrating African Rhythms through Dance & Song at Oakley Cabin

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park

Join us at Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park on Saturday, April 8, 12:00 – 4:00 pm for a free dance workshop. Explore African rhythms...

The Magic Duel, Featuring Mark Phillips & Ryan Phillips

Presented by Arts Barn

Apr 14

The Magic Duel, Featuring Mark Phillips & Ryan Phillips

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Tired of dinner & a movie? Magic isn't just for kids anymore. First rate snarkists Mark Phillips & Ryan Phillips battle for title of Best Magician in...

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily

Presented by Strathmore

Apr 14

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

This project creates lush, haunting collaborative soundscapes of meditation and yearning, described by Aftab as "about self-exile, and the search for...

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Free

Interwoven

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

Feb 01

Apr 14

Interwoven

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County at Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room

Join the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) as we celebrate the opening of Interwoven with a public reception at the Betty...

Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Feb 08

Apr 12

Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room

Join us at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of each month for an evening of jazz! This month's artists feature...

INSPIRED! - Art League of Germantown 40th Anniversary Art Show & Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown and BlackRock Center for the Arts

Mar 18

Apr 16

INSPIRED! - Art League of Germantown 40th Anniversary Art Show & Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown and BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Show Hours | March 18 – April 16. Monday – Friday 2-6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11-5 pm. Closed on Easter Sunday, Apr 9. MEET THE ARTISTS OPENING...

10th Annual Invitational Exhibition

Presented by Art League of Germantown and City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Jan 31

Apr 16

10th Annual Invitational Exhibition

Presented by Art League of Germantown and City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at Kentlands Mansion

Original fine art in a stunning juried exhibition presented by artist members of the Art League of Germantown (ALOG). Juror Liana Owad, artist and...

Free class: Intro to Audio Editing

Presented by Montgomery Community Media

Mar 30

Free class: Intro to Audio Editing

Presented by Montgomery Community Media at MCM Silver Spring Media Lab

Interested in editing a podcast? Need to tweak some audio on a video you'll post online? MCM has you covered! In this free, two hour class, MCM media...

Petals and Paws

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 01

Petals and Paws

Presented by Montgomery Parks at South Germantown Recreational Park

Put a spring in your step at South Germantown Recreational Park’s HeartSmart Trail (18028 Central Park Circle) for our pet-friendly walk...

Never Grow Up: Playdates for 55+

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 05

Never Grow Up: Playdates for 55+

Presented by Montgomery Parks at North Four Corners Local Park

Come out and play at Montgomery Parks! Spend time outdoors sipping coffee/tea, playing games, sharing stories and laughs during a themed activity.

DIY Magnetic Poetry

Presented by kensington park library

Apr 08

DIY Magnetic Poetry

Presented by kensington park library at Kensington Park Library

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Kensington Park Library! Spark your imagination with the magic of finding your muse. You are invited to use...

Roller Disco

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 14

Roller Disco

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Ridge Road Recreational Park

Get down and boogey at on Friday, April 14 from 6 to 9 pm, at Ridge Road Recreational Park’s inline skating rink. A live DJ will be pumping the...

More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character!

Presented by InterAct Story Theatre

Apr 15 - 16

More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character!

Presented by InterAct Story Theatre at Highland Elementary School

Wheaton Family Theatre Series FREE Event: More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character! Led by Sarah Brady of Story Tapestries Once upon a...

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Kids + Family

You and Me Weekend Workshops

Presented by Imagination Stage

Feb 04

Apr 16

You and Me Weekend Workshops

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

You and your little one are invited to a fun, interactive musical experience! Each week in our weekend workshops, we explore storytelling and...

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Presented by Imagination Stage

Feb 18

Apr 08

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin' Queen of 139th Street in Harlem. But she has to...

Fun with arts and filmmaking: afterschool in downtown Silver Spring

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade)

Jan 10

May 24

Fun with arts and filmmaking: afterschool in downtown Silver Spring

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade) at GB Youth Media studio

Winter/Spring 2023 Grades 6-12 900 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD Permission and liability waiver forms are required, signed by parent or guardian All...

Sensory-Friendly Backstage Tours

Presented by Strathmore

Mar 25

May 20

Sensory-Friendly Backstage Tours

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Play instruments on the stage, see the artists’ dressing rooms, learn about how the lights and sound work, and much more in this exclusive tour...

Storytime Station: Mindfulness

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Mar 28

Storytime Station: Mindfulness

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds

Join us at City Hall's Council Chambers at 11 am for a fun filled reading program for preschool aged kids and their parents. This month's program...

Casey's Bunny Bash

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Recreation Classes

Apr 08

Casey's Bunny Bash

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Recreation Classes at Casey Community Center

Hip Hop Hooray!! Casey’s Bunny Bash is back, and we are egg'cited for you to join us for this fun event. You are invited to hop into spring and...

Easter Egg Hunt and Family Easter Celebration

Presented by Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene

Apr 09

Easter Egg Hunt and Family Easter Celebration

Presented by Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene at Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene

Join us Easter Sunday, April 9 at Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt from 9:30-10:30am. This is for all our kids in...

Shine Brighter Together – Autism Acceptance Month

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 15

Shine Brighter Together – Autism Acceptance Month

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Wheaton Regional Park

April is Autism Acceptance Month! To recognize its significance, various agencies from across the county are “shining brighter together” at a fun...

BSO Music Box: Celebrate Springtime

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Apr 22

BSO Music Box: Celebrate Springtime

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at AMP by Strathmore

Cherry blossoms, sunshine, budding flowers, and trees herald spring! So refreshing! Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concerts are the...

Carousel Day

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Apr 29

Carousel Day

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park, including live music &...

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Art

The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Feb 06

Apr 26

The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Gallery B

Artists from Washington D.C.; Maryland, and Virginia are invited to apply for The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards. This juried art...

VisArts Exhibition - HEATWORK 3.0: VisArts Ceramics Students Exhibition

Presented by VisArts

Feb 15

Apr 23

VisArts Exhibition - HEATWORK 3.0: VisArts Ceramics Students Exhibition

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

February 15, 2023 – April 23, 2023 Concourse Gallery HEATWORK 3.0 celebrates VisArts’ vibrant ceramics community and the strong, creatively...

March 2023 in the Galleries with Open Studios

Presented by Artists & Makers Studios

Mar 01 - 22

March 2023 in the Galleries with Open Studios

Presented by Artists & Makers Studios at Artists & Makers Studios

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville hosts Artist Jean Hirons in the gallery for the exhibit “Intuiting the Landscape” with...

Radically Amazed Art Exhibition

Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Mar 05 - 26

Radically Amazed Art Exhibition

Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington at Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

Radically Amazed presents the work of eight contemporary Jewish artists currently living and working in Maryland and Washington DC: Drew Tye...

VisArts Class: Painting and Charcoal Drawing – Ages 11-14 (taught by Emerging Teacher, Carla Duran)

Presented by VisArts

Mar 08 - 29

VisArts Class: Painting and Charcoal Drawing – Ages 11-14 (taught by Emerging Teacher, Carla Duran)

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

Students will learn how to watercolor paint with helpful techniques, and then they will learn how to draw in charcoal. At the end of the month, they...

“Strands of Time, Gallery Exhibit, featuring work of Susan Due Pearcy

Presented by Riverworks Art Center

Mar 08

Apr 30

“Strands of Time, Gallery Exhibit, featuring work of Susan Due Pearcy

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Locals Farm Market

Riverworks Art Center announces its next Artist in the House show, “Strands of Time,” featuring the work of renowned artist Susan Due...

VisArts Class: Acrylic Painting – Ages 8-12 (taught by Emerging Teacher, Carla Duran)

Presented by VisArts

Mar 09 - 30

VisArts Class: Acrylic Painting – Ages 8-12 (taught by Emerging Teacher, Carla Duran)

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

In this class, the students will learn how to paint in acrylic. They will learn how to paint by adding depth and lighting to their works to give them...

Gallery B Presents “Variety Show: A Photo Ensemble”

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Mar 09

Apr 02

Gallery B Presents “Variety Show: A Photo Ensemble”

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Gallery B

Gallery B presents “Variety Show: A Photo Ensemble” by Creative Platform, a photography group featuring nine photographers. Experience an array...

VisArts Class: Punk Inspired Upcycled Clothing (taught by Emerging Teacher, Maven Kahn)

Presented by VisArts

Mar 15 - 29

VisArts Class: Punk Inspired Upcycled Clothing (taught by Emerging Teacher, Maven Kahn)

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

Students will create punk-inspired upcycled clothing using mixed media objects and fabric. Students will bring their own pieces of clothing to the...

VisArts Exhibition - HEATWORK 3.0: VisArts Ceramics Faculty Exhibition

Presented by VisArts

Mar 15

May 21

VisArts Exhibition - HEATWORK 3.0: VisArts Ceramics Faculty Exhibition

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

March 15 – May 21, 2023 Gibbs Street Gallery & Common Ground Gallery VisArts’ ceramics faculty show, HEATWORK 3.0, celebrates VisArts’ vibrant...

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Music

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy's New Beginning Band- The Genesis Band!

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Ongoing

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy's New Beginning Band- The Genesis Band!

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at NORTH CHEVY CHASE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The Jazz Academy of Music (JAM) is beginning the Jazz Academy Genesis band for young people interested in learning an instrument to eventually have...

Spring Semester of Singing at Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Jan 09

May 02

Spring Semester of Singing at Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults at Asbury Methodist Village

Registration is now open for Encore Creativity's spring semester of 22.5 hours of rehearsal time across roughly 15 weeks, with 90-minute rehearsals...

Let's Sing! Music Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 17

Apr 25

Let's Sing! Music Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Become a singing star! Learn songs from popular films and other genres while having fun learning to breathe and care for the young voice and...

Advanced Beginners – Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 25

Mar 22

Advanced Beginners – Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Combined class for advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required....

Intermediate/Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 25

Mar 22

Intermediate/Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explores additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing;...

Introductory Irish Fiddle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 25

May 03

Introductory Irish Fiddle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

For adult violinists who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with...

Intermediate Irish Fiddle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 25

May 03

Intermediate Irish Fiddle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

This class is designed for more experienced violin students and those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to continue their studies and...

Sparks! Vocal Ensemble

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 30

May 08

Sparks! Vocal Ensemble

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Ignite the musical spark in your child. The Washington Conservatory’s performing ensemble teaches age appropriate vocal techniques for proper...

Intermediate Voice for Adults Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 30

May 08

Intermediate Voice for Adults Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

This class is designed for more experienced singers and those who have taken Introduction to Singing for Adults and want continued refinement of...

Singing for Adults Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 30

May 08

Singing for Adults Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Yes, you can sing! It’s never too late to learn! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up your voice for the best sound, range, and vocal...

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Theatre

A Nice Indian Boy

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Mar 08

Apr 09

A Nice Indian Boy

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

A meet-cute at the local temple brings Naveen face-to-face with the man of his dreams: a fellow Marathi-speaking Hindu who loves the same Bollywood...

The Storehouse

Presented by Perisphere Theater

Mar 10 - 25

The Storehouse

Presented by Perisphere Theater at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre

The Storehouse is based on the real-life interactions between the writers Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom’s Cabin) and Harriet Jacobs (Incidents...

James and the Giant Peach

Presented by Arts Barn

Mar 10 - 26

James and the Giant Peach

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

James & his new friends roll their peach into the ocean & embark on a fantastic voyage that crosses paths with seagulls, sharks, & lands them on top...